The course will feature the importance of fluid movers such as pumps, compressors of various designs and applications, which are encountered throughout chemical and process industries, including oil refineries, gas production facilities, power generation and other fields of engineering. The course is intended to familiarize engineers, technicians, and operators with the guidelines and best practices employed in utilizing this equipment, including installation, operation, maintenance, and repair.

Course Objectives

Understand technical features of pumps, compressors, and turbines

Select optimal type and size of equipment for a given industrial application

Use methods of estimating the degree of deterioration and inefficiency of equipment

Apply best practices and techniques of pinpointing the root cause of problems

Choose the most efficient remedies and troubleshooting techniques in operation

Who Should Attend?

Engineers

Technicians

Maintenance professionals

Those who are interested in the field

Course content

Day One: Centrifugal Pumps

Overview of various types of pumps based on design and application

World standards and codes related to pump design

Main elements of centrifugal pump construction

Design of pump-suction piping

Selection and sizing of centrifugal pump

Solving problems in operation

Day Two: Positive Displacement Pumps

Positive displacement pumps: reciprocating and rotary

Pump requirements for chemical, process and oil industry, power generation